Bridge out Rocheport West to New Franklin

July 22nd, 2019

The bridge is out at MM 178.5 to MM 181.4, between the intersection of Moniteau St. and First St. near Rocheport to Davisdale and the Rocheport Tunnel.

A detour route is available as indicated below and on trail signs. While following the detour, trail users may experience: travel over city streets and highways; motor vehicles traveling at high speeds; uneven or loose gravel on road surfaces; and narrow roads and lanes. Caution is advised.

• From Rocheport Trailhead: Access the trail from the far side of the parking lot, turning left onto the trail; take Hwy. 40 to Davisdale Conservation Area parking (3.2 mi); take Hwy. 240 Spur to Hwy. 40 (1.0 mi); turn left onto Hwy. 40; turn right onto Central St.; Central St. will become Hwy. 240 Spur (0.1 mi); follow the trail to Central St. (0.2 mi)
• From New Franklin Trailhead: Take Central St. to the trail (0.2 mi); turn left onto the trail; at Rocheport, Hwy. 240 Spur becomes Central St. (0.1 mi); take Hwy. 40 to Hwy. 240 Spur (3.2 mi); turn right onto Hwy. 240 Spur; turn right into the parking lot; turn left onto Hwy. 40; follow the trail to Davisdale Conservation Area parking (6 mi)